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THE DAY OF RESURRECTION
Amazing Grace John of Damascus, early 8th centuryEnglish translation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ. (2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV) This hymn from the early eighth century is one of the oldest expressions found in most hymnals. Its origin is rooted in the liturgy…
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ALL GLORY, LAUD, AND HONOR
Amazing Grace Theodolph of Orleans, 760–82lTranslated by John M. Neale, 1818–1866 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”…
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O COME, O COME EMMANUEL
Amazing Grace Latin hymn from 12th centuryEnglish translation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom will never end. (Luke…
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GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE
Amazing Grace Latin carol, 14th centuryTranslation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones. (Isaiah 49:13) As this sprightly carol reminds us, Christmas should be the most joyous season of the…
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O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL
Amazing Grace Latin hymn from 12th century English translation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom will never end.…